The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is targeting a minimum fixed broadband speed of 100 Mbps for all users across Pakistan as part of a major national overhaul of the country’s digital infrastructure.
To achieve this, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) will hire a consulting firm to develop Pakistan’s first National Fiberization Policy and Plan.
The initiative is being launched under the World Bank–supported Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) to improve high-speed connectivity, expand fiber infrastructure, and support the government’s broader digital transformation agenda.
The new policy will work to expand fixed broadband coverage by enabling the deployment of 8-10 million new optical-fiber-based house passes nationwide. The Ministry also aims to improve mobile network capacity and reliability by ensuring that 80 percent of telecom towers are connected to fiber. This is essential for strengthening 4G networks and preparing Pakistan for future 5G rollout. These goals are designed to help Pakistan reach the top 50 countries in Ookla’s global speed rankings.
